A sensational 40-minute display - with tries from Ryan Jones, Rhys Williams, Shane Williams and two from Kevin Morgan - saw Wales blast past Scotland. And following victories over England, Italy and France, that leaves them just one game away from a remarkable clean sweep.

However, there were clear warning signs for coach Mike Ruddock ahead of Saturday's last and crucial game against Ireland at the Millennium Stadium. Scotland hit back with three tries of their own in a second-half comeback that meant there is still plenty to work on before the RBS Six Nations title decider in Cardiff. But by the time Scotland rallied, the game was effectively over after Wales had stunned Murrayfield with three quick-fire tries in the opening 14 minutes.

Ryan Jones started and finished the first with less than four minutes on the clock. The Neath-Swansea Ospreys back-row burst through two would-be tacklers, then continued the attack through Morgan, Gethin Jenkins, Rhys Williams and Martyn Williams before receiving the ball 20 yards out for his first Test try.

Just four minutes later and Rhys Williams was celebrating his re-call to the Wales team by galloping 80 metres for the second. Scotland pressed forward, but with men outside, Dan Parks threw a wild pass that Williams plucked from the air for a clear run to the Scottish try line.

Not to be outdone, namesake and fellow wing Shane Williams maintained his stunning scoring record with his 24th try in his 28th appearance. Stephen Jones spotted a welcoming gap between two forwards before off-loading to the prolific wing.

Jones converted all three and added a penalty before Scotland finally got on the scoreboard through Chris Paterson's penalty on 22 minutes. But that merely interrupted Wales' remarkable scoring spree as Morgan, returning to full-back in place of injured captain Gareth Thomas, went over twice before the break.

Both were simple finishes under the posts, the first off Tom Shanklin's tackle-busting break and the second from Dwayne Peel's delightful ingenuity when nothing looked on. Jones continued to add the conversions for an incredible 38-3 half-time lead.

More quick thinking from man of the match Peel saw Rhys Williams claim his second just nine minutes into the second half as Wales opened up a remarkable 43-3 lead.

Scotland, however, had wrung the changes at half time and soon proved their worth with three unanswered tries of their own before the end of the game. Andy Craig burst over on 53 minutes before Rory Lamont, on his debut, and Paterson both crossed while Wales were down to 14 men following the yellow card for Brent Cockbain on the hour.

The Wales squad met back up this morning to prepare for the clash against England - WRU TV caught up with Neil Jenkins who said the squad were under no illusions for their next task but a trip to Twickenham doesn't hold any fears for a confident Wales side.

Wales hooker Ken Owens was delighted to get the NatWest 6 Nations off to a flying start with a convincing win against Scotland, where he says the squad were determined to deliver a performance 'from minute one.'

Welsh referee Nigel Owens will create history in the opening round of the NatWest 6 Nations clash at Stade de France where France face Ireland, when he surpasses the previous record of 17 Six Nations matches held by Alain Rolland and Jonathan Kaplan, as WRU TV's Graeme Gillespie discovers

Just two days until the NatWest 6 Nations kicks off. George North takes WRU TV around the players area at Principality Stadium after going through security - which fans will have to do on Saturday. Gates open at 11.15 - don't leave it late!

Next in the series of #TheTeamRoom we listen in to the first leadership group in camp. The players were asked to nominate their peers who they wanted to represent them on the group and we hear what Warren and the players have to say.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland was in a positive frame of mind at today's NatWest 6 Nations launch but admitted the opening clash in Cardiff was a 'massive' game as everyone is talking about the rise of Scotland.